Michael R. Turner
Representative for Ohio · Republican · United States
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 8193, my bill to designate the U.S. postal facility on East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the Gil Whitney Post Office. On April 3, 1974, a dangerous and deadly tornado formed in Southwest Ohio in the community of Xenia. The community of Xenia was directly in its path.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“The consequences have been felt around the world, from disruptions to critical supply chains to Russian sabotage of operations in Europe that have increasingly threatened NATO security and global stability. Mr.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this critical legislation. I congratulate Representative McCaul for his strong advocacy for Ukraine and for bringing this piece of legislation to the floor. Mr.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Without Gil Whitney, the entire community would have been caught completely off guard. The tornado was devastating. It proved to be one of the most dangerous storms in our region's history. Over 30 people died that day. Many more were injured. More than half of Xenia was destroyed.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Speaker, I thank each of my colleagues in Ohio's delegation for joining me in introducing this legislation to honor Gil Whitney, which will allow the community he rescued to continue to remember his heroism. I also thank Gil Whitney's children--Gil Jr., John, and Jennifer--for the opportunity to honor their father in this way. Mr.”
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“Speaker, I thank each of my colleagues in Ohio's delegation for joining me in introducing this legislation to honor Gil Whitney, which will allow the community he rescued to continue to remember his heroism. I also thank Gil Whitney's children--Gil Jr., John, and Jennifer--for the opportunity to honor their father in this way. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Without Gil Whitney, the entire community would have been caught completely off guard. The tornado was devastating. It proved to be one of the most dangerous storms in our region's history. Over 30 people died that day. Many more were injured. More than half of Xenia was destroyed. The same post office that this bill renames was damaged in the tornado. However, without Gil Whitney's warning, the casualty numbers would have been exponentially and catastrophically higher in Xenia, Ohio. To this day, many residents of Xenia remember Gil Whitney's warning and credit him with saving them and their families. He is truly a hero for the Miami Valley community. Mr.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 8193, my bill to designate the U.S. postal facility on East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the Gil Whitney Post Office. On April 3, 1974, a dangerous and deadly tornado formed in Southwest Ohio in the community of Xenia. The community of Xenia was directly in its path. Understanding the severity of the situation and immediately understanding the danger to every member of the community, a local weatherman, Gil Whitney, took control of broadcasting for WHIO and told the residents of Xenia, Ohio, to seek shelter minutes before the tornado reached the town. Gil Whitney's urgent and timely warning reached the families throughout Xenia just in time before the tornado struck. It gave of the residents opportunity to seek shelter and prepare for the tornado.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“As an original cosponsor of this House legislation, I urge my colleagues to support this bill. {time} 0930”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“The consequences have been felt around the world, from disruptions to critical supply chains to Russian sabotage of operations in Europe that have increasingly threatened NATO security and global stability. Mr. Speaker, after more than 1.4 million Russian casualties, one fact is clear: Putin has chosen to continue this war regardless of the cost in Russian lives. Russia can only continue fighting because of those who choose to fund Putin's war machine by buying cheap Russian energy. The economic lifelines that keep the Kremlin's war machine running must be restricted. This legislation gives us the opportunity to strike at those networks and impose real consequences on Russia and those who continue financing Putin's war. Now is the time for action.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this critical legislation. I congratulate Representative McCaul for his strong advocacy for Ukraine and for bringing this piece of legislation to the floor. Mr. Speaker, 9,374, that is the number of Ukrainian civilians killed or wounded in the first 6 months of this year by Russia's relentless barrage of missiles and drones--9,374. Mr. Speaker, 68,147, that is the number of Ukrainian civilians killed or injured since Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale war of aggression in 2022. For over 4 years, Russia's war has taken a devastating amount of human lives, destroyed cities and communities, displaced families, and destabilized economies far from Russia's borders.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗